US Bridges

Lupton RD over N Fork Shenandoah River

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.40 to 668 - 0.10 to End · Structure no. 000000000017174

Built
2005
20 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
195 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
191
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lupton RD over N Fork Shenandoah River is a concrete slab carrying Lupton RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 2005 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 191 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2045. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLupton RD
CrossesN Fork Shenandoah River
Location0.40 to 668 - 0.10 to End
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyShenandoah County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.87192, -78.49279
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic191 (2020)
Projected traffic215 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$113.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lupton RD over N Fork Shenandoah River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Lupton RD over N Fork Shenandoah River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Lupton RD over N Fork Shenandoah River carry?

About 191 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Lupton RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Lupton RD over N Fork Shenandoah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.